Arctic Animals

Huskies, reindeer, horses, birds and bear - make a pick and meet the arctic animals in Kuusamo!

BEAR WATHCHING

Bear watching sites are located near the Russian border in the Eastern Kuusamo. You stay even overnight in a hut or movable building. In addition to bears, you may see other wild mammals or birds, such as the sea eagle or other, smaller birds. Bear watching trips are organized in Kuusamo area by Karhu-Kuusamo and Karhutupa during June-August.

Safe way to see bears in their real habitat. Transfer also from Kuusamo!

120€ / Person

Karhujen katselu ja kuvaus

Have an unforgettable experience - meet the Forest King!

75€ / Person

HORSEBACK RIDING, SLEIGH RIDES AND VISITS TO THE STABLES

Horseback riding is an unforgettable experience in the nature of Kuusamo. A week's riding ramble in the middle of beautiful nature is a dream holiday for younger and older girls. Well-trained horses and an experienced guide make the ramble unforgettable. Come and experience yourself! Explore the world of horses also by taking lessons in riding or by registering for a riding-camp.

Finnish horseback riding in country paths

Our Traditional stronglegged Finnhorses along with their friends lead you to the magical winter land.

20€ /

Finnhorseback riding to blacksmith shop

Make your stay in Kuusamo even more memorable with a horse ride.

80€ / Person

Delightful finnhorse sleightrip for the whole family

Come and enjoy the traditional Finnish sleigh ride!

20€ / Person

Horse riding trip for the family​

Make your stay more memorable with a pony horseback ride or pony carriage.

20€ / Person

2 hours trail riding with Islandic horses

Memorable trail ride in the beautiful nature of Kuusamo!

60€ / Person

2 hour trail riding, Finnish sauna & dinner package

Enjoy sauna and delicious menu after a trail riding trip!

90€ / Person

Visit traditional Finhorse farm

Meet the Finnhorses. Visit traditional Finhorsefarm and get to know horses.

BIRD WATCHING

The natural environs of Kuusamo provide a highly fascinating locale for birdwatchers. A keen bird observer can spot Eastern species, more likely to be seen in Kuusamo than anywhere else in Europe. Some of these birds are only seen in Kuusamo. For some northern species, Kuusamo is their southernmost area of occurrence.

Birdwatching towers have been built in many places throughout Kuusamo:

The towers on Lake Toranginjärvi - one tower at the South-Eastern end of the lake, and a watching platform at the northern end on the shore, quite close to Sokos Hotel Kuusamo. The latter is also suitable for persons with mobility restrictions.

The Antinperä tower - East of the Ruka fell.

The Vasaraperä (Haataja) tower on Lake Kitkajärvi, the bay of Jäkälälahti.

The Vuotunki tower of Lake Vuotunkijärvi.

The Olkilampi tower in Suininki (owned by Mr Pentti Kurvinen).

Every early summer a bird spotting competition, known as "bird marathon" or "points rally" is arranged. The team spotting the most species wins. Here you can spot certain Eastern species for which Kuusamo is the most likely venue in Europe - in some instances the only one. Amongst these prized types of birds are the red-flanked bluetail, greenish warbler and Siberian jay. Our professional bird tour organizers are glad to take you along for a guided bird tour in the magnificent nature of Kuusamo.

HUSKY SAFARIS AND VISITS TO HUSKY FARMS

Exciting husky safari is waiting for you! Experience a safari to the husky farm and get to know the life of the dogs and their team working abilities. Huskies favourite job in the world is to pull a sleigh behind them in the snow. Dog sled driving is a speedy way of travelling in the snowy Finnish Lapland. There´s usually 4 to 8 enthusiastic dogs pulling one sleigh. If you want to try driving yourself, it is possible too.

REINDEER SAFARIS AND VISITS TO REINDEER FARMS

A reindeer sleigh ride, lassoing a reindeer and learning the ancient traditions of reindeer husbandry are definitely something special! Reindeer and farm activities provide you a great insight into the life of people in Northern Finland. You get to join the action as well. You could even spot Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer!

Visit to the reindeer farm

Car transfer to the idyllic reindeer farm.

85€ / Adult

Snowmobile safari to the reindeer farm

Safari with lot of snowmobiling and visiting the reindeer at their farm!